away from the basket,
junior Louis Martinez
attempts to shoot the
ball. photo/COURTNEY PATZ
On Jan. 10, in the Wayne Rickman Gymnasium, the boys basketball defeated Cypress Creek, and got their 1000 win for the team
The first quarter started with a lead; junior Jeremy Bouton made a layup followed by a 3-pointer from senior Barry Taylor. The quarter ended 24-0. In the second quarter the Braves score 19 points and maintain their lead. Bouton made a basket and Taylor made all five of his free throws. At the buzzer Taylor made a 3-pointer ending the half 43-10.
In the third quarter junior Jose Melendez made a three and a two pointer. At the end of the third quarter the score was 54-21. Bouton was fouled and made both of his free throws.
The start of the fourth quarter sophomore Tyler Colson made a basket followed by a basket by junior Cole Butler. Colson made his second basket of the night and brought the score to 60-28.
The Braves kept their lead throughout the game defeating the Bears, 60-30. The boys will play Lake Highland at 7:05 p.m., Jan. 11, at Orlando Christian Prep.